Program Reviews

All I can say is, if you can, do. Go to surf camp. We surfed in the rain, and I still wouldn't trade a moment of it. It doesn't matter your skill level, the coaches will bring out the inner surfer in everyone. You will be tired, wet, half naked, red eyed, maybe even sunburned, and see waves every night when you close your eyes, but you will feel amazing about yourself. After hours, you might find yourself sharing a beer with your mates, singing songs on a beach under a full sky of stars.

The camp is located in a fairly isolated little beach camping community. I always felt safe. The rooms are merely 4 walls and bunks, but you will spend all your waking hours outside anyways. Each day, the camp will write a schedule on a board outside that breaks down the following day's activities for each of two groups. Surfing sessions are broken roughly into morning and afternoon sessions, with allotted times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The schedule allows for ample time in between surf sessions, so you never should feel rushed. The surf coaches will often carry a go-pro and take pictures of you at your best, which you can view on the slideshow at dinner, or download for yourself. With a constant stream of music, every evening seems to anticipate a party. After 10pm, it's lights out. The party typically moves to the beach, and the commons is left quiet for those who want to sleep.

I did the surf camp this wk, and it was AWESOME! And the only proof that you have to go there, it's because it wasn't my first time. I did a lot of surf and thanks to the instructors who where really helpful I learned a lot of thinks. Thanks to them, now I really want to improve my surf and do more and more again. I'm not going to say that the food was good, the place too,... Because everybody already told it and the only think that I can do, It's give my agreement. Just thank you, and I hope I will see them again.

The surf camp was located about 2 hours from Sydney. The ride was quick and safe and everything was organized really well. Camp was on a campsite close to a small town. The rooms were clean as well as the facilities. The food was really healthy and good and there was plenty for everyone, free coffee, tea and milk was available. There were 3 teachers for about 15 people and they made sure everybody got the support they needed. Equipment was in very good condition and the teachers knew exactly what they were talking about. Tried surf camp before in Europe and Surf Camp Australia was way more professional.

Incredible experience, as soon as we arrived the staff were lovely and welcoming, the food at the camp was excellent and was never without anything. The staff made it the trip for me, they were all so helpful and friendly took their time in teaching everyone step by step how to surf. I would highly recommend in going. Most fun ever!

Big shout out to Jordy and the team for the epic weekend at Surf Camp. I had an awesome time and met some awesome people from all over the world. 100% recommend anyone to give it ago whether surfing is for you or not for you!

I did the 5 day camp down at Seven Mile Beach, just south of Wollongong. Bus transport provided from Central in Sydney, we arrived at lunchtime got split into groups for lessons and had our first lesson that afternoon. Most people were just about standing on a board by the end of that first lesson. The training board are "soft boards" which are easy to stand on, but not the best for turning on waves etc. Weather was a bit rubbish for mid-december through the rest of the week, so it was chalks he to get towels and swimwear dried between lessons but that's not the camp's fault. Great waves for training on and some bigger waves out the back for those who can paddle hard and want more of a challenge. Friday Funday was great with dress up and the chance to try some of the hardboards that Ripcurl sell.
Social life was a bit hit and miss. Movies play in the communal area every evening. Some people go up there he road to the pub, some go to the beach. But again, the weather limited this a bit.
Overall a great experience and I can now get up on a lot of waves which was the main aim of th camp for me :)

Best time I had in Australia! Did the 10-day package. The 5 day surf camp down at 7 mile beach was a lot of fun. It was cloudy and rainy the entire time there, but the surfing experience made up for the lack of sunshine. The rooms are like typical hostel dorms with bunk beds. Would have been pretty hot at night I reckon if it had been sunny during the days, so it was nice to have a bit cooler weather. Food was really good considering the amount of people they had to feed every meal.
Went down to yamba next and feel in love with the town and especially surfing! Went surfing with Shane and the group on Monday morning. He helped me get out back to the green waves. Caught an unbroken wave on a 6'8 hardboard. Amazing feeling dropping into a wave and riding it to shore. I'd say that one wave was by far the highlight of my trip in Australia so far (hopefully I'll be catching many more before I go home). I'm actually thinking of changing my flight dates back home to go to yamba to surf for a month before I head home.
After yamba we headed up to byron bay, which is a very chill town. The waves weren't as good, but the party seen is a bit bigger in byron bay if you're wanting to have a fun night out.
Highly recommend this if you're into meeting new people and learning how to surf! It's hard work though, your muscle will definitely feel sore after a few days... But it's all worth it :)!

There are 2 two hour lessons per day (except 1st and last days) so you lived and breathed surfing, which is what I really loved. The lessons were very thorough and they have a great location to teach surfing. The teachers all loved their job and made it an even more enjoyable experience. They make the meals for you and they certainly don't cut corners, they make plenty of food! The accommodation is basic hostel standards but I guess nothing but that was really promised! Overall up there with one of the best weeks of my life, a definite must if you are serious about learning to surf while in Australia!

From the day we got there, the vibe around camp was just buzzing. The instructors were having just as much fun as we were.
The food was incredible and there was SO much of it!!!! No one ever went hungry and there was fresh fruit always available as well as hot beverages.
Surfing was so much fun; they got straight to the point, straight in the water and went to extra lengths to get you standing. Made such a difference to morale and eased the frustration!!!
Absolutely loved everyone there and could not recommend it more.
Can't wait to go back!

I loved to be at surfcamp. The staff were very friendly and fun. I learned to surf in a few days and they made it so fun so i've bought my own board and going to surf the whole eastcoast. The teachers were very proffessional and took time with all the visitors that needed extra help. And they got the real shaneo there!